Women Of Wrestling will move to a live broadcast format for its fifth season, featuring an expanded on-camera role for co-owner Jeanie Buss.
Key facts
- •Season 5 of Women Of Wrestling will be broadcast live from L.A. Live in Los Angeles.
- •Jeanie Buss will have a more visible, increased on-camera role during the new season.
- •The league reports a 93% audience retention rate season over season.
- •WOW's social media following has grown by 96% since the first season.
- •The league was founded by David McLane, the creator of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
Women Of Wrestling (WOW) is expanding its operations for its fifth season, which will feature the league's first-ever live broadcasts. The events will be held at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. Additionally, co-owner and promoter Jeanie Buss, who also serves as governor and minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, will take on an increased on-camera role for the upcoming season.
By the numbers
Strategic Shift to Live Programming
The transition to live broadcasts at L.A. Live is intended to anchor the league's marquee events and establish an annual calendar of shows. Founder David McLane stated that the move aims to capture the energy of a live crowd and transform the league into a destination property.
League Growth and Background
Founded by David McLane, who previously created Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, WOW is currently the only all-women’s wrestling league on television. The league reports a 93% audience return rate between seasons and a 96% increase in social media following since its first season. The previous four seasons were distributed through Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
